How to Fix Google Search Console Issues: Complete Step-by-Step Guide 2026

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Introduction: Understanding Google Search Console Issues

Google Search Console (GSC) is your direct communication channel with Google about your website's presence in search results. When issues appear in GSC, they indicate problems preventing Google from properly crawling, indexing, or ranking your pages.

📌 Why GSC Issues Matter:
  • Unfixed issues can reduce organic traffic by 30-50%
  • Crawl errors prevent new pages from being indexed
  • Mobile usability issues hurt rankings on mobile devices (90%+ of searches)
  • Security issues can get your site delisted from search results

Common GSC Issues You'll Encounter

Issue TypeSeverityImpactFix Difficulty
Mobile Usability Issues🔴 HighMobile ranking dropMedium
Indexing Errors (404, 403, 5xx)🔴 HighPages not indexedMedium-High
Crawl Errors (DNS, timeout)🟠 MediumSlow indexingHigh
Security Issues (Malware)🔴 CriticalDelisting from searchHigh
Core Web Vitals (LCP, FID, CLS)🟠 MediumRanking penaltyHigh
Sitemap Errors🟡 LowSlower discoveryLow

Step 1: Access & Verify Your Website in Google Search Console

What You'll Need

  • Google account (Gmail, Workspace, or other Google account)
  • Website URL or domain you own
  • Access to website's hosting/DNS settings OR Google Analytics access

Detailed Step-by-Step Instructions

1 Visit Google Search Console

Go to https://search.google.com/search-console

Sign in with your Google account (use the account you want to manage your website with).

2 Click "Add Property"

In the left sidebar, you'll see a dropdown menu next to your property name. Click the + (Add Property) button.

You'll see two options:

  • Domain (recommended): Verifies entire domain (example.com) for all protocols
  • URL Prefix: Verifies specific URL (https://www.example.com)

Choose Domain for simplicity (covers http, https, www, non-www).

3 Enter Your Website URL

Type your domain without "https://" or "www":

example.com

Click Continue

4 Verify Ownership (Choose One Method)

Option A: DNS Record (Recommended)

  • Google will show a DNS TXT record to add
  • Go to your domain registrar (GoDaddy, Namecheap, etc.)
  • Add the TXT record to DNS settings
  • Return to GSC and click "Verify"

Option B: HTML File Upload

  • Google provides an HTML file to download
  • Upload to your website root directory via FTP/SFTP
  • Return to GSC and click "Verify"

Option C: Google Analytics

  • If already using Google Analytics with the same account
  • GSC can verify automatically

Option D: Google Tag Manager

  • Similar to Analytics, if you have GTM set up
✅ Verification Successful When:
  • You see "Ownership verified" message in GSC
  • Your property appears in the property list
  • You can access all GSC reports and data

Troubleshooting Verification Issues

⚠️ If Verification Fails:
  • DNS Record Not Found: Wait 24-48 hours for DNS to propagate, then retry
  • HTML File Not Accessible: Ensure file is in root directory (/public_html/), verify file permissions are 644
  • Analytics Not Linking: Ensure you're using same Google account for both Analytics and GSC
  • 403/404 Errors: Check website is publicly accessible, not blocked by robots.txt

Step 2: Identify Active Issues in Your Website

Where to Find Issue Reports

Once verified, GSC displays several key reports showing issues:

1 Navigate to "Indexing" > "Coverage" Report

In the left sidebar, click Indexing → Coverage

This shows:

  • Error (Red): Pages Google couldn't index
  • Warning (Yellow): Indexable but with issues
  • Valid (Green): Successfully indexed
  • Excluded (Gray): Pages intentionally not indexed

2 Check Mobile Usability Report

Click Indexing → Mobile Usability

Shows mobile-specific issues:

  • Text too small to read
  • Clickable elements too close together
  • Viewport not configured

3 Review Core Web Vitals Report

Click Experience → Core Web Vitals

Shows performance metrics:

  • LCP (Largest Contentful Paint): Loading speed (target: <2.5s)
  • FID (First Input Delay): Interactivity (target: <100ms)
  • CLS (Cumulative Layout Shift): Visual stability (target: <0.1)

4 Check Security Issues

Click Security & Manual Actions → Security Issues

Shows:

  • Malware detected
  • Hacked content
  • Unwanted software

Create a Priority Matrix

Document all issues found in a spreadsheet:

Issue TypeCountSeverityAffected PagesFix Timeline
Indexing Errors47HighProduct pagesASAP
Mobile Usability12HighAll pagesASAP
Core Web Vitals156MediumAll pagesThis week
💡 Pro Tip: Focus on issues affecting the most pages first, then high-severity issues. Fix mobile usability and indexing errors before worrying about performance optimization.

Step 3: Fix Mobile Usability Issues

Common Mobile Issues & Fixes

Issue #1: Viewport Not Configured

What it means: Mobile devices can't determine proper viewport size. Your page won't display correctly on phones.

Fix: Add Viewport Meta Tag

Add this line to the <head> section of your HTML:

<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">

Location: Add in <head> section, right after <meta charset>

What it does:

  • width=device-width - Set viewport width to match device
  • initial-scale=1.0 - No zoom by default

Issue #2: Text Too Small to Read

What it means: Font size is less than 16px, making it hard to read on mobile without zooming.

Fix: Increase Font Size

Option A: CSS Media Query

@media (max-width: 600px) { body { font-size: 16px; } p { font-size: 16px; } h1 { font-size: 28px; } }

Option B: Using Responsive Units

body { font-size: clamp(14px, 2.5vw, 18px); }

Minimum sizes for mobile:

  • Body text: 16px
  • Headings: 20px+
  • Links: 48px touch target (optional but recommended)

Issue #3: Clickable Elements Too Close Together

What it means: Buttons and links are so close together users accidentally click wrong one on mobile.

Fix: Increase Touch Target Size

CSS Solution:

a, button { min-height: 48px; min-width: 48px; padding: 12px 16px; display: inline-block; }

Best Practices:

  • Minimum touch target: 48x48 pixels
  • Spacing between targets: 8px minimum
  • Use padding, not margins for spacing

Testing Mobile Usability Fixes

1 Test on Real Devices

  • Use actual iPhone, Android phones if possible
  • Use Chrome DevTools (F12 → Device Toolbar)
  • Test common sizes: iPhone 12 (390px), Galaxy S21 (360px), iPad (768px)

2 Use Google's Mobile-Friendly Test

  • Go to https://search.google.com/test/mobile-friendly
  • Enter your URL
  • Check for issues and screenshots
  • Fix any reported problems

3 Revalidate in GSC

  • Return to GSC Mobile Usability report
  • Click on the issue type you fixed
  • Click "Validate Fix" button
  • Google will re-crawl within 24-48 hours

Step 4: Fix Indexing & Coverage Issues

Understanding Coverage Error Types

Error Type #1: "Server Error (5xx)"

What it means: Your server returned 500, 502, 503, or 504 error. Google can't access or index your pages.

Fix Steps:

  1. Check Server Status:
    • Visit affected URL directly in browser
    • Check if page loads (if yes, error may be intermittent)
    • Check server logs for errors
  2. Contact Hosting Provider If:
    • Error persists
    • High server load detected
    • Server resource limits exceeded
  3. Common Causes:
    • Out of disk space on server
    • PHP memory limit exceeded
    • Database connection issues
    • Crashed processes or services
  4. Verification:
    • Ensure page accessible without 5xx errors
    • Test multiple times from different IP addresses
    • Request revalidation in GSC

Error Type #2: "Not Found (404)"

What it means: Page previously indexed is now deleted or moved without proper redirects. Google can't index non-existent pages.

Fix Steps:

  1. Identify Why Pages Are 404:
    • Are pages intentionally deleted? If yes, you can ignore
    • Were pages accidentally deleted? Restore them
    • Were pages moved to new URLs? Set up redirects
  2. Set Up 301 Redirects for Moved Pages
    • .htaccess method (Apache):
    RedirectMatch 301 /old-page.html /new-page.html
    • Nginx method:
    rewrite ^/old-page\.html$ /new-page.html permanent;
    • PHP method:
    header("HTTP/1.1 301 Moved Permanently"); header("Location: https://example.com/new-page.html");
  3. Create Custom 404 Page:
    <!DOCTYPE html> <html> <head><title>Page Not Found</title></head> <body> <h1>404 - Page Not Found</h1> <p><a href="/">Return to Home</a></p> </body> </html>
  4. Remove from Sitemap:
    • Remove 404 pages from XML sitemap
    • Resubmit updated sitemap to GSC

Error Type #3: "Unauthorized (403)"

What it means: Google can't access pages due to authentication or permission issues.

Fix Steps:

  1. Check Robots.txt:
    • Go to example.com/robots.txt
    • Look for "User-agent: *" and "Disallow:" rules
    • Remove any blocking rules for important pages
    # WRONG - Blocks Google from everything User-agent: * Disallow: /# CORRECT - Allows Google full access User-agent: * Disallow: /admin/ Disallow: /private/
  2. Check .htaccess Restrictions:
    # Remove or modify overly restrictive rules # Remove or modify IP-based blocking for Googlebot
  3. Allow Googlebot Specifically:
    User-agent: Googlebot Disallow:
  4. Disable Authentication During Crawling:
    • Check if pages require login
    • Create public version or allow Googlebot to bypass auth

Error Type #4: "Soft 404"

What it means: Page returns 200 status but appears to be missing (like generic "page not found" message but with wrong status code).

Fix Steps:

  1. Verify the Issue:
    • Visit URL in browser
    • Check if page has actual content or "404" message
  2. If Page Should Exist:
    • Restore missing content
    • Verify database connection if dynamic page
    • Check for content fetch errors
  3. If Page Should Not Exist:
    • Change status code from 200 to 404
    • Remove from sitemap

Step 5: Fix Crawl Errors & Robots.txt Issues

Crawl Error Types

Error #1: "DNS Error"

What it means: Google can't resolve your domain name to an IP address. DNS infrastructure problem.

Fix Steps:

  1. Test DNS Resolution:
    nslookup example.com

    Should return your server IP address

  2. Check DNS Records:
    • Go to your domain registrar
    • Verify A record points to correct IP
    • Verify MX records if using email
    • Check for CNAME conflicts
  3. Wait for Propagation:
    • DNS changes can take 24-48 hours to propagate
    • Check propagation at dnschecker.org
  4. Contact DNS Provider:
    • If issue persists after 48 hours
    • Ask them to verify DNS records

Error #2: "Connection Timeout"

What it means: Google tries to connect but times out. Server too slow or unresponsive to Googlebot.

Fix Steps:

  1. Check Server Performance:
    • Use GTmetrix or PageSpeed Insights
    • Check server response time (TTFB)
    • Target: TTFB under 600ms
  2. Optimize Server Response:
    • Enable caching (Redis, Memcached)
    • Optimize database queries
    • Use CDN for static assets
    • Upgrade hosting if over-utilized
  3. Check Server Logs:
    • Review error logs for patterns
    • Look for resource exhaustion (CPU, RAM, disk)
  4. Whitelist Googlebot IP:
    • If rate limiting is causing timeouts
    • Allow Googlebot higher request limits

Error #3: "Robots.txt Blocked"

What it means: Your robots.txt file is blocking Google from crawling important pages.

Fix Steps:

  1. Review Your Robots.txt File:
    # Good robots.txt example User-agent: * Disallow: /admin/ Disallow: /private/ Disallow: /tmp/ Allow: /# Specify sitemap location Sitemap: https://example.com/sitemap.xml# Crawl delay (optional) Crawl-delay: 1
  2. Remove Overly Restrictive Rules:
    • Don't use "Disallow: /" (blocks everything)
    • Only block what truly shouldn't be indexed
    • Don't block CSS, JS, images (needed for rendering)
  3. Test Robots.txt:
    • Go to GSC → Settings → Robots.txt Tester
    • Enter URL to test
    • Verify important URLs show "Allowed"
  4. Update Rules:
    User-agent: * Disallow: /admin/ Disallow: /api/ Disallow: /temp/User-agent: Googlebot Disallow:

Robots.txt Best Practices

Should BlockShould Allow
/admin//images/
/private//css/
/user-account//js/
/cart//products/
/checkout//blog/

Step 6: Fix Security Issues

Detecting Security Issues

⚠️ Critical: Security issues can get your entire site removed from Google search results. Action required immediately.

Issue Type #1: Malware Detected

Fix Steps:

  1. Take Website Offline:
    • Consider taking site down temporarily if heavily infected
    • Or limit access to verified users only
  2. Identify Malware:
    • Use free scanners: VirusTotal, MalwareFox
    • Upload suspicious files to analyze
    • Check recent file modifications
  3. Remove Malware:
    • Delete infected files
    • Change all passwords (hosting, FTP, database)
    • Check for backdoors (suspicious .php files in root)
    • Update all plugins, themes, CMS versions
  4. Restore Clean Backup:
    • Restore from backup made before infection (if available)
    • Use clean, verified backup only
  5. Request Review in GSC:
    • Go to Security Issues in GSC
    • Click "Request Review"
    • Provide details of actions taken
    • Google reviews within 24-48 hours

Issue Type #2: Hacked Content

What it means: Hackers have injected spam, malware, or other unwanted content into your pages.

Fix Steps (Similar to Malware):

  1. Identify hacked pages
  2. Remove all injected content
  3. Change compromised passwords
  4. Patch security vulnerabilities
  5. Request review in GSC

Prevention: Secure Your Site

💡 Prevent Future Security Issues:
  • Keep Software Updated: CMS, plugins, themes, server software
  • Use Strong Passwords: 16+ characters, mix of types
  • Enable 2FA: Two-factor authentication on all accounts
  • Regular Backups: Daily or weekly automated backups
  • Monitor File Changes: Use file integrity monitoring tools
  • HTTPS/SSL: Use HTTPS on entire site
  • Security Headers: Implement CSP, X-Frame-Options
  • Web Application Firewall: Use Cloudflare, Sucuri, or similar

Step 7: Fix Core Web Vitals & Performance Issues

Understanding Core Web Vitals

MetricWhat It MeasuresGood TargetPoor Level
LCP (Largest Contentful Paint)Loading speed< 2.5 seconds> 4 seconds
FID (First Input Delay)Interactivity< 100 milliseconds> 300 milliseconds
CLS (Cumulative Layout Shift)Visual stability< 0.1> 0.25

Fixing LCP (Loading Speed)

1 Identify Slow Loading Element

  • Use Lighthouse (DevTools)
  • Check what's the "largest contentful paint" element
  • Usually: large image, hero image, or text block

2 Optimize Images

<!-- BAD: Large, unoptimized image --> <img src="hero.jpg" /><!-- GOOD: Optimized with srcset --> <img src="hero.jpg" srcset="hero-small.jpg 480w, hero.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 1024px" loading="lazy" alt="Hero image" />

Image Optimization Checklist:

  • Compress: Use TinyPNG, ImageOptim, Squoosh
  • Format: Use WebP format with PNG/JPG fallback
  • Responsive: Use srcset for different screen sizes
  • Lazy load: Add loading="lazy" attribute
  • Size: Don't serve desktop images on mobile

3 Optimize Server Response Time (TTFB)

  • Enable Caching:
# .htaccess caching rules <IfModule mod_expires.c> ExpiresActive On ExpiresByType text/html "access 1 hour" ExpiresByType image/jpeg "access 1 year" ExpiresByType text/css "access 1 month" ExpiresByType application/javascript "access 1 month" </IfModule>
  • Use CDN: Cloudflare, Akamai, Fastly
  • Database Optimization: Add indexes, query optimization
  • Upgrade Hosting: If server consistently slow

4 Remove Render-Blocking Resources

<!-- BEFORE: Blocks page rendering --> <script src="large-library.js"></script><!-- AFTER: Async loading --> <script async src="large-library.js"></script><!-- AFTER: Deferred loading --> <script defer src="large-library.js"></script>

Rules:

  • async = Load in background, don't wait
  • defer = Load but execute after page parsed
  • Apply to non-critical JavaScript
  • Inline critical CSS

Fixing FID (Interactivity)

1 Break Up JavaScript

// BEFORE: Long running task blocks interaction function processData() { for(let i = 0; i < 1000000; i++) { // heavy processing } }// AFTER: Break into chunks function processDataChunk(startIndex) { for(let i = startIndex; i < startIndex + 10000; i++) { // processing } if(startIndex < 1000000) { setTimeout(() => processDataChunk(startIndex + 10000), 0); } }

2 Reduce JavaScript Bundle Size

  • Remove unused libraries and plugins
  • Use tree-shaking in bundlers (Webpack, Rollup)
  • Lazy load components
  • Use code splitting for routes

Fixing CLS (Visual Stability)

1 Reserve Space for Dynamic Content

<!-- BEFORE: Causes shift when image loads --> <img src="photo.jpg" /><!-- AFTER: Reserve space --> <img src="photo.jpg" width="400" height="300" /><!-- MODERN: Use aspect-ratio CSS --> <div style="aspect-ratio: 4/3"> <img src="photo.jpg" /> </div>

2 Add Dimensions to All Media

  • Images: Always add width and height
  • Videos: Set aspect ratio
  • Ads: Reserve ad space with fixed dimensions
  • Fonts: Use font-display property

3 Animate with Transform & Opacity

/* GOOD: Only changes composition layer */ animation: slide 0.5s ease;@keyframes slide { from { transform: translateX(-100px); } to { transform: translateX(0); } }/* BAD: Triggers layout recalculation */ @keyframes slide { from { left: -100px; } to { left: 0; } }

Step 8: Submit & Fix Sitemaps

Why Sitemaps Matter

A sitemap.xml file tells Google about all important pages on your website, helping faster discovery and indexing.

Creating a Sitemap (If You Don't Have One)

Option 1: Using Online Tools

  • Go to XML-Sitemaps.com
  • Enter your website URL
  • Click "Start"
  • Download sitemap.xml
  • Upload to your website root directory

Option 2: WordPress/Shopify/Squarespace

  • WordPress: Use Yoast SEO plugin → Sitemaps
  • Shopify: Automatic at /sitemap.xml
  • Squarespace: Automatic at /sitemap.xml

Option 3: Manual XML Sitemap

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9"> <url> <loc>https://example.com/</loc> <lastmod>2026-02-24</lastmod> <changefreq>weekly</changefreq> <priority>1.0</priority> </url> <url> <loc>https://example.com/page</loc> <lastmod>2026-02-24</lastmod> <changefreq>monthly</changefreq> <priority>0.8</priority> </url> </urlset>

Submitting Sitemap to Google Search Console

1 Open GSC

Go to https://search.google.com/search-console

2 Navigate to Sitemaps

Click Indexing → Sitemaps

3 Add Sitemap

Click "Add a new sitemap"

Enter: sitemap.xml (don't include domain name)

4 Monitor Status

  • Google should crawl within 24 hours
  • Monitor "Discovered URLs" vs "Submitted URLs"
  • Address any errors reported

Common Sitemap Issues & Fixes

IssueCauseFix
"Couldn't fetch"File not found or access deniedVerify file at example.com/sitemap.xml, check permissions
"Invalid XML"Malformed XML syntaxValidate at validator.w3.org, fix errors
Too many URLs (>50K)Exceeds URL limitSplit into multiple sitemaps with index file
Dead URLs in sitemapLinks to 404 pagesRemove from sitemap, add 301 redirects if moved

Sitemap Index for Large Sites

If you have more than 50,000 URLs, use sitemap index:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <sitemapindex xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9"> <sitemap> <loc>https://example.com/sitemap1.xml</loc> <lastmod>2026-02-24</lastmod> </sitemap> <sitemap> <loc>https://example.com/sitemap2.xml</loc> <lastmod>2026-02-24</lastmod> </sitemap> </sitemapindex>

Submit sitemapindex.xml instead of individual sitemaps.

Step 9: Monitor & Track Progress

Setting Up GSC Monitoring

Weekly Monitoring Checklist








Key Metrics to Track

MetricGood TargetHow to Find
Indexed Pages80%+ of total pagesCoverage Report
Indexing Errors0 (or <5%)Coverage Report → Errors
Mobile Usability Issues0Mobile Usability Report
Core Web Vitals Score50%+ pages in "Good"Core Web Vitals Report
Click-Through Rate (CTR)3-5%+Performance Report
Average PositionTop 10 for target keywordsPerformance Report

Creating a GSC Dashboard

Recommended Tools:

  • Google Data Studio: Free, connects to GSC directly
  • Google Sheets: Manual tracking with GSC API
  • Semrush/Ahrefs: Comprehensive SEO tracking
  • Supermetrics: Automate GSC data to Sheets/Looker Studio

Setting Up Alerts

Automated Alert Setup:

  1. Use Google Workspace rules or Zapier to alert you when:
  2. New errors appear in Coverage
  3. Security issues detected
  4. Manual actions applied
  5. Indexing drops below threshold

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

❓ How long does it take to fix GSC issues?

It depends on the issue type:

  • Mobile usability: 1-7 days after fix and revalidation
  • Coverage errors: 3-14 days to full reindexing
  • Core Web Vitals: 28 days for data refresh in reports
  • Security issues: 1-7 days after review request
  • Crawl errors: 7-30 days depending on severity
❓ What if I see "Discovered but not indexed"?

This is normal for some pages. Google found the page but hasn't indexed it yet. Reasons include:

  • Page is very new (wait 2-4 weeks)
  • Page quality is low (improve content)
  • Duplicate content (use canonical tags)
  • No internal links (add links from other pages)
  • Too many pages on site (prioritize important ones)

Solution: Focus on quality content, add internal links, be patient.

❓ Can I delete all errors at once?

No, you must fix the underlying issues. However, you can:

  • For 404 errors: Set up 301 redirects or restore pages
  • For soft 404s: Delete pages and update sitemap
  • For robot exclusion: Fix robots.txt and retest
  • Use bulk request: In GSC, request validation for all once fixed
❓ How do I prioritize which GSC issues to fix first?

Use this priority matrix:

  1. Critical (Fix Now): Security issues, manual actions
  2. High (This Week): Mobile usability, indexing errors on important pages
  3. Medium (This Month): Core Web Vitals, crawl errors, warnings
  4. Low (This Quarter): Discovered but not indexed, minor issues

Always prioritize by: Number of affected pages × Impact on rankings

❓ What if Google keeps reporting the same error?

Possible reasons:

  • Fix wasn't properly implemented
  • Issue still exists on some pages
  • Google is re-validating (can take multiple days)
  • Different URLs have same issue

Solution:

  • Verify fix on actual URL (visit in browser)
  • Check all similar URLs for same issue
  • Test mobile responsiveness yourself
  • Wait 3-5 days for re-crawl
  • Submit another validation request
❓ Does fixing GSC issues guarantee better rankings?

No, but it's necessary for good rankings. Here's how it works:

  • GSC fixes are prerequisites: You must pass crawl, index, and mobile tests
  • Ranking depends on content: GSC fixes are only 30% of the equation
  • Other factors matter more: Content quality, backlinks, user experience

Think of it as: Fixing GSC issues gets your pages "in the game," but content quality wins the game.

❓ How often should I check GSC for issues?

Recommended frequency:

  • New websites: Daily for first month
  • Growing websites: 2-3 times per week
  • Mature websites: Weekly minimum
  • Enterprise sites: Daily monitoring recommended

Set calendar reminders to check Coverage Report every Monday morning.

❓ What's the difference between "Errors" and "Warnings"?

Errors (Red): Pages Google couldn't index at all. High priority.

  • 5xx server errors
  • 404 not found
  • Access denied (403)
  • Removed by user (410)

Warnings (Yellow): Pages indexed but with issues. Medium priority.

  • Soft 404s (page exists but looks deleted)
  • Redirect errors
  • Meta refresh issues

Rule: Fix all Errors first, then Warnings.

❓ Can I hide GSC issues or ignore them?

Not recommended. Ignoring GSC issues will:

  • Reduce organic traffic 20-50%
  • Prevent new pages from ranking
  • Cause indexing delays
  • Lower mobile rankings

The only exception: If the page is intentionally removed/blocked, you can remove from sitemap and it will disappear from errors.

Conclusion: The GSC Fix Roadmap

Your 30-Day Action Plan

1

Days 1-3: Assess & Plan

  • Verify website in GSC
  • Document all issues in spreadsheet
  • Prioritize by impact and effort
2

Days 4-10: Quick Wins

  • Fix mobile usability issues
  • Fix robots.txt problems
  • Add missing viewport meta tags
  • Submit sitemap if missing
3

Days 11-20: Major Fixes

  • Fix indexing errors (404, 403, 5xx)
  • Set up redirects for moved pages
  • Optimize Core Web Vitals
  • Request validations
4

Days 21-30: Monitor & Refine

  • Monitor revalidation progress
  • Track indexing improvements
  • Implement monitoring system
  • Plan ongoing maintenance

Final Checklist

✅ You've successfully fixed GSC issues when:
  • Coverage Report shows no Errors (or <5%)
  • Mobile Usability Report shows 0 issues
  • 50%+ pages have "Good" Core Web Vitals
  • No security or manual action warnings
  • Sitemap submitted successfully
  • Indexed page count increasing each week
  • Organic traffic trending upward
  • Mobile rankings improving

Ongoing Maintenance

GSC issue fixing isn't one-time—it's ongoing:

  • Check weekly for new errors
  • Fix issues within 24-48 hours of discovery
  • Monitor Core Web Vitals monthly
  • Update sitemap when adding content
  • Review mobile usability quarterly
  • Test security regularly
💡 Remember: Fixing GSC issues is the foundation of good SEO. It's not glamorous, but it's essential. Every month you delay costs you traffic and rankings. Start today.

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